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WASHINGTON - Every state and territory has now had its say. The Associated Press and most political pundits have called the Democratic race for Sen. Barack Obama. Hillary Clinton has even hinted that she would consider being his running mate.
But Utah Rep. Jim Matheson remains undecided on whom to support for president.
As a superdelegate, Matheson's endorsement matters more than most. He has previously said he would back either Obama or Hillary Clinton after the primary contests were over, which took place Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota.
Now he plans to wait a little longer, hoping he never has to wield his power as a Democratic superdelegate.
"We are learning that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton may meet - as early as Wednesday - to bring the nomination race to a conclusion," Matheson said in a statement Tuesday. "Superdelegates, in my view, should not rush this very important coming together."
Matheson is rooting for a pact between the candidates, which he believes will help unify the party.
Another Utah superdelegate who previously backed Clinton is not waiting for any agreement. Former state Sen. Karen Hale switched her support to Obama after Tuesday's contests.
"I firmly believe it is time to move on and celebrate our nominee," Hale said.
Superdelegates are generally party leaders who can support either candidate regardless of the outcome of state primaries. Obama won Utah's primary on Feb. 5 with 57 percent of the vote. He also has the support of four of Utah's six superdelegates after Hale's switch.
Utah Democratic Committeewoman Helen Langan continues to back Clinton but is contemplating a move to Obama. Matheson is the only one who has remained undecided.